Wilberforce Insights

Dear Friend,

It’s time for our monthly newsletter!

Included this month:

An article (published in RealClearPolitics) from Senior Fellow John Cleveland on how conservatives have a unique opportunity to lead on animal welfare by cutting government waste, ending taxpayer-funded animal abuse, and pushing for humane reforms.
An article (published in Townhall) from Junior Fellow Isaac DeBlasio on how the Bureau of Land Management’s subsidized cattle grazing program damages public lands, wastes taxpayer dollars, and unfairly scapegoats wild horses and burros.
An article (published in The Hill) from Senior Fellow Kelvey Vander Hart on how inhumane factory farming conditions for egg-laying hens contribute to bird flu outbreaks and why protecting chickens is essential for public health.
An article (published in AmericasFuture.org) from Senior Fellow Kelvey Vander Hart on how to help turtles thrive in spring by understanding their habits, helping them cross roads safely, and getting injured turtles to wildlife rehabbers.

See these articles and pictures below and be sure to stay tuned here, on our website, and on X for more updates on our efforts to promote liberty and end animal suffering!

Impounding Animal Abuse: The Moment for Animal-Loving Conservatives

President Trump has declared that America is “woke no longer.” Let’s hope he’s correct because it’s long past time that activists of all political backgrounds get back to tangible issues with real impact. For those of us on the political right who happen to love animals, it’s time to step up.

Cattle Grazing Program Exposed: Costs Taxpayers Billions

A shocking analysis of publicly available data reveals roughly 50 percent of fully assessed public rangelands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fail to meet designated land health standards. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence showing the reason for its failure is overgrazing from cattle on BLM-subsidized lands. So why is BLM placing the blame on wild horses and burros? Because addressing the cattle grazing issue would cause BLM’s entire foundation to crumble.

In protecting chickens, we protect ourselves from future bird flu outbreaks

The price of eggs is ever-present in the collective American mind and has been for quite some time. As H5N1 influenza (more commonly known as “bird flu”) rages across the country, already inflated egg prices have hit record highs.

But our demand for the cheapest eggs possible is part of what fueled the current bird flu outbreak. To protect ourselves in the future, we must protect chickens, too.

How to Help Turtles Thrive this Spring

If, like me, you’re finally starting to see warmer days with plenty of sunshine, I’m sure you are also relieved. Spring is around the corner, and with sun and warmth comes something else: the return of turtles. Here’s what you should know to help keep these little reptiles safe this spring. Did you know that turtles hibernate? If not, now you do! While bears get the most focus for their winter withdrawals, turtles practice similar habits. Reptile hibernation is known as brumation, and its also practiced by animals like alligators, frogs, and snakes.

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Wilberforce Insights

Impounding Animal Abuse: The Moment for Animal-Loving Conservatives

Cattle Grazing Program Exposed: Costs Taxpayers Billions

In protecting chickens, we protect ourselves from future bird flu outbreaks​

How to Help Turtles Thrive this Spring

In protecting chickens, we protect ourselves from future bird flu outbreaks